Lying commies — The more people are exposed to socialism, the worse they behave — “UNDER capitalism”, ran the old Soviet-era joke, “man exploits man. Under communism it is just the opposite.” In fact new research suggests that the Soviet system inspired not just sarcasm but cheating too …

Netroots Nation is going to Arizona, Daily Kos is not — Yeah.... we're not going to his backyard. — Netroots Nation announced two days ago that Phoenix, Arizona would host its 2015 conference. I wish the conference the best, but it will unfortunately take place without Daily Kos' attendance or assistance.

IRS: Lerner's hard drive was wiped clean in 2011 — The IRS said under oath Friday that former agency official Lois Lerner's hard drive was destroyed and recycled, echoing earlier testimony from its commissioner. — In its most extensive comments yet on Lerner's hard drive …

Understanding What Hamas Wants — Five observations about the Gaza conflict, including praise for an ex-president's insight into the particular nature of Hamas' evil — 1. We can thank former President Bill Clinton for perfect clarity in his comments about the chaos and horror of Gaza.

Could southern black voters save the Senate for Democrats? — Yes, that could happen. Nate Cohn has a terrific piece today arguing that, for the first time since Reconstruction, southern black voters could be pivotal to the outcome of a national election. That would be the battle for the Senate this fall:

For the G.O.P., Fine Line Seen on Migration — WASHINGTON — In 1996, when a surge in illegal immigration collided with the overheated politics of a presidential election, Republicans demanded a strict crackdown. — They passed a measure in the House that would have allowed states …

Some candidates' super PACs are a family affair — Is a super PAC independent when it's funded and run by your Mom and Dad? — WASHINGTON — An outside political committee has spent thousands of dollars on signs and billboards to boost Florida Democrat Gabriel Rothblatt's long-shot bid for Congress.

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